Criteria for choosing a quality dishwasher
Built-in or freestanding?
The first thing you need to decide when choosing which option is best for you. There are built-in and freestanding dishwashers. The first ones allow you to save space in the kitchen, because hide under the countertop in the ready-made kitchen set for this, as shown in the photo below:
Such models are best to choose for the home, because they will not spoil the interior of the room. As for freestanding, full-sized dishwashers will look more ridiculous, something like this:
However, if you choose a desktop dishwasher, whose dimensions are comparable to the dimensions of a microwave, then this option will be quite acceptable.
Please note that when choosing a small desktop model, the maximum number of placed sets of dishes for washing does not exceed 6 pieces (there are even mini dishwashers for 4 sets). If the family consists of two people, this option will be quite enough. However, for a family of 4 people, the desktop version is not suitable!
Loading chamber volume
The next thing you need to pay attention to is the volume of the dishwasher chamber. To choose a dishwasher by size, you first need to familiarize yourself with the existing dimensions of the products. Today, manufacturers produce the following sizes of equipment:
- full-sized - 60 * 60 * 85 cm;
- narrow - 45 * 60 * 85 cm;
- compact - 45 * 45 * 50 cm.
Please note that the dimensions may vary slightly in height, depth and width. For example, narrow dishwashers can be not only 45 cm wide, but also 40, and also 35 cm wide.
For a family of 4 people or more, it is recommended to choose a full-size built-in type dishwasher. Such a dishwasher can hold up to 16 sets of dirty dishes. For 3-4 people, a narrow PMM can also be suitable, with a capacity of 6-9 sets. Well, as we already said, for one or two people it will be quite enough to choose a desktop model with a capacity of up to five sets.
Manufacturers rating
It is equally important to choose the right dishwasher by company.In 2017, the most reliable PMM manufacturers The following are considered:
- Bosch
- Siemens
- Miele
- Electrolux
- Indesit
From inexpensive brands, there are 5 more that are considered optimal in terms of reliability and price, these are:
- Beko
- Zanussi
- Whirpool
- Ariston
- Samsung
If you choose one of the listed companies, and after that also read reviews on the suitable model on the forums, then a long service life of the equipment will be ensured.
Features and Advanced Features
Above, we described the main criteria for choosing a good dishwasher. Now I would like to draw attention to the important characteristics and functions that may be present in the PMM. So, if you decide to choose a quality dishwasher for the home, check out the following expert tips:
- Type of drying. There are 3 main types of draining dishes: turbo drying, with the help of fans and condensation. In the first case, drying dishes is the fastest and most effective, however, the cost of models with a turbo dryer is an order of magnitude higher than that of alternative options. Condensation drying is the usual evaporation of moisture from washed dishes, this is the most budget option that you can choose for a summer residence. Well, the last, the most optimal in price and quality - drying with fans. We recommend that you choose this embodiment for the home so as not to overpay the money and be satisfied with the purchase.
- Noise level. An equally important selection criterion, on which the loudness of the PMM operation depends. It is recommended to choose the optimal characteristic - 43-45 dB. Such dishwashers will work almost silently.
- Button layout PMM control can be located on the front side and from the inside (at the end of the door). If you decide to choose a built-in dishwasher, it is better that the buttons are hidden.
- Number of programs. There can be from 3 to 24. Check out the list of programs that the model of your choice has. At least in the dishwasher for domestic needs, there should be such modes as: “Pre-soak mode”, “Half load”, “Delicate wash”, “Intensive wash”, “Quick wash”. This is a standard feature set that you can’t do without.
- Energy class. We recommend that you select only the most economical models with the lowest energy consumption - Class A.
Also, according to experts, a modern dishwasher should have the following additional functions:
- leakage protection;
- a sensor for the presence of salt and rinse aid in the system;
- delayed start timer;
- water purity sensor;
- child lock;
- TimeLight (the addition of the beam function on the floor), as can be seen in the photo below, the cleaning process is projected onto the floor, which is very convenient for silent models.
We also recommend that you take into account the recommendations of experts regarding the choice of a good dishwasher:
Popular models
Well, in the end, I would like to bring to your attention a list of the most reliable and at the same time inexpensive dishwashers with a width of 45 and 60 cm. If you do not know which dishwasher to choose in 2017, we recommend giving preference to the built-in models presented below (use the larger popularity).
Width 45 cm:
- Korting KDI 45130
- Hotpoint-Ariston LSTF 9M117 C
- Siemens SR 64E006
- Vestfrost VFDW4542
- Electrolux ESL 9450 LO
- Bosch SPV 58M60
- Flavia BI 45 ALTA
- MAUNFELD MLP-08In
- NEFF S58M58X1
Width 60 cm:
- Asko D 5536 XL
- Siemens SN 64L075
- Flavia BI 60 KAMAYA
- Bosch SMV 40L00
- Hansa ZIM 676 H
- Kuppersberg GLA 689
- Korting KDI 60175
So we talked about how to choose a dishwasher for the home in 2017 at the price and quality. We hope that now you will be able to choose the most preferred option, focusing on expert advice and your own material capabilities!
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Bosch is very bad. Breaks down and is terribly expensive to maintain
I totally agree. There is a Siemens in the apartment, which has been working for 12 years to this day (we are renting the apartment, so the operation continues), Bosch lived for 2 years in the house, after which the door spring burst, a peasant found on the Internet came in, poked around for 10,000, did anyhow left, the code worked, burst again. Plus, it started to flow, which is why I climbed for information. And since when did Bosch suddenly become better than Mile or Siemens (given that Siemens is the same company, just of a higher class, like Bosch). Therefore, now I’m looking for not only that Bosch is not necessarily made in Slovenia, but in Germany (France and England are also good, Italy is already in doubt). And Bosch is actively collected not only in China, but also in Russia.
I totally agree. My Bosch dishwasher worked fine for 4 years. And away we go. Within 5 years, 2 times were taken for repair, a permanent error was treated after each washing of E15, and now it has issued an error E9. Covered ten. I do not know how much the repair will cost. I am disappointed in Bosch. I believe that the technique that ranks first in the ranking should work well for at least 10 years.
look better hotpoint, they are Italian, high quality and reliability
if possible, of course, it is better to take the built-in dishwasher. like any other kitchen appliances. this is a completely different aesthetics) we have an indesit, it was inexpensive, and the quality is very good reviews. in fact, it turned out to be very convenient. the dishwasher, in particular, launders everything with a bang. it's nice that she is not only not visible, but also not heard))
I didn’t know that Hotpoint-Ariston would get into inexpensive ones. Well, yes, I take this as a plus even, the main thing is that it works well
Hotpoint is quite inexpensive, but it works very well as it seems to me. In any case, she has been serving me properly for 4 years already)
I don’t know who Italy is there in doubt .. I have no problems with Hotpoint Italian for four years, maybe even more
My wife is also in the dishwasher hotpoint washes the dishes) while everything is in order with her like)
I use Indesit, by all criteria I am satisfied. When I bought, especially I didn’t know what to pay attention to, I just came and took the brand that I knew. Now I understand a little of them)
I really like the Hotpoint brand in terms of PMM, my first and last dishwasher of this particular brand)
Used Miele 4.5 years. A year later, on the lower basket I saw a small speck of corrosion, barely noticeable. After 3.5 years, already the third part of the lower box and plus the middle box began to rust. At the Miele store, they said that they did not use tablets from Miele, but this is nonsense !!!! Our water is good, very clean and very soft. I'm email I clean the kettle once every 3-4 years, and then, it's that simple. It's not about pills. Salt, tablets and rinse aid are Finish firms. Although at the time of purchase they said that these parts of the PMM have a 10-year warranty !!! The other day it gives an error number 70. Leakage. The gland of the water distributor was covered. The cost is about 27,000 thousand. !!!!!! DISAPPOINTED AT Miele !!
expensive